Exercise Lab

Dumbbell Curl -- Seated

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Equipment

  • Dumbbells

Muscle Groups

  • Biceps

Purposes

  • Biceps strength

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Description

  • Seated on the bench with your torso stabilized, hold the dumbbells down at your sides with palms forward.
  • Keep your chest up and your elbows braced at your sides at all time.
  • Bend your elbows and pull the dumbbells up toward the shoulders until your elbows can't bend any more.
  • Return slowly to the bottom position.

ProTip

  • Always point the elbows straight down, never letting them swing forward or back

Mistakes

  • Letting the elbows move forward instead of keeping them back against the torso
  • Leaning back excessively
  • Swinging the body